Definition of magnetism Magnetism

/mæˈgnʌtɪˌzʌm/ - [matgnutizum] - mag•net•ism

We found 11 definitions of magnetism from 6 different sources.

What does magnetism mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: magnetisms
magnetism - attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
		magnetic attraction, magnetic force
		attractive force, attraction the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts; "her personality held a strange attraction for him"
		attractive pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations"
		electromagnetism the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
		antiferromagnetism magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature
		diamagnetism phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
		ferromagnetism phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed
magnetism - the branch of science that studies magnetism
		magnetics

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Wiktionary

magnetism (Noun)
The property of being magnetic.
magnetism (Noun)
The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
magnetism (Noun)
Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

magnetism (n.)
The property, quality, or state, of being magnetic; the manifestation of the force in nature which is seen in a magnet.
magnetism (n.)
The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
magnetism (n.)
Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

magnetism
A class of physical phenomena associated with moving electricity, including the mutual mechanical forces among magnets and electric currents.

Wikipedia

In the field of physics, magnetism is a force by which objects attract or push away other materials.

Magnets.

Magnetism can be seen in special objects called magnets. When magnets are placed near objects that are magnetic, the magnet will attract the object and pull it to the magnet. Magnets can also push away other objects. The most common objects that are attracted to magnets contain iron or steel. Most other metals, including aluminum, are not attracted to magnets.

Magnetic fields.

Magnets have an area, or distance, around them called a magnetic field. Objects inside the magnetic field can be attracted to the magnet. Objects outside the magnetic field will not be attracted to the magnet. This is why a magnet must be placed close to an object to attract it.

Structure.

The ends of a magnet are called magnetic poles. This is where the force of a magnet is the strongest. All magnets have a north pole and a south pole. If a magnet is allowed to spin, then the north pole of a magnet will always point to the Earth's north pole. The south pole of a magnet will point to Earth's south pole. You can try this yourself by tying a string to a bar magnet and then holding the string so that the magnet can turn.

Like poles of two magnets always push away, or repel, each other. Different poles attract each other. For example, if the south pole of one magnet is put near the south pole of another magnet, the magnets will push away from each other. This will also happen with two north poles. B